The district may create economic development and other programs pursuant to Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, including the imposition and collection of ad valorem taxes for such purposes if approved by the voters of the district at an election, including the economic development powers that:(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality with a population of more than 100,000; and(2) Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to any municipality. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 4755), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
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